About this episode

Joel Hoekstra discusses his diverse musical career and the importance of time management and preparation.

In this episode of Rock Camp at the podcast, we welcome Joel Hoekstra, a highly versatile and respected guitar player known for his work with Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Cher, and Dancing With the Stars. Joel discusses his busy schedule, time management strategies, and the importance of preparation and planning in managing his extensive commitments in music. He shares his experiences with various acts and highlights his involvement in music education and rock camps. Joel elaborates on the challenges and rewards of maintaining a diverse musical career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: David Fishof

Guest: Joel Hoekstra

Topics covered

• guitar playing
• music education
• time management
• rock camps
• musical career

Keywords

• guitar
• music
• time management
• rock camps
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Cher, Dancing With the Stars

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